HB 555-FN (2009): decriminalizing possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.
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HB 555-FN (2009)
decriminalizing possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–5 to recommend that the House kill it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 4, 2009. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 207–108.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steven Lindsey (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2009, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 12, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 207, nays 108, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 2:30 PM LOB 204
- February 12, 2009: Executive Session: 2/12/2009 2:00 PM LOB 204 (Continued 2/17/09 10:00 AM LOB 204 if Needed)
- February 19, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 15-5)
- March 4, 2009: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
- March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 207-108